• J.Crew Factory New Arrivals ~ July 2024

    Hi everyone! How the heck is it almost August?! I’m seeing pumpkins and fall new arrivals hit stores and it feels somehow earlier and earlier every year… but it’s also my favorite time of year, so I’m kind of here for it? However, I’m not here for our impending cold weather here in the midwest! Just for the cute clothes and home decor. 🙂 J.Crew Factory released their kind of fall transition line up a few days ago and I really like several of their pieces! I would say most of their items are less colorful, more of a neutral palette, but I like that so many pieces can be…

  • J.Crew Factory

    Outfits Lately, Vol. 6

    Hi friends! I’ve shared a few posts recently over on Instagram and wanted to do a quick round up below on things that have caught my eye! Life has been busy lately and I’ve transitioned into creating outfits based on things I have either already in my closet or on my wish list. Below you’ll see more digital outfit creations versus mirror posts – those are all based on things on my wish list. Creating outfits in this manner really helps me out to see if I can utilize items already in my closet to complete the outfit or if I also want to add accessories or a pair of…

  • J.Crew Factory New Arrivals ~ December 2023

    Hi friends! One of my most popular blog posts in the past has been new arrivals from J.Crew Factory – certainly a reader favorite here on the blog! Since I haven’t blogged much recently, I haven’t posted outfits like this in a while, but I had a few days off work and am really loving the new arrivals from the past month! I tried to create a mix of holiday and more neutral outfits, because if you’re like me – we have at least 2 more months of winter and warm sweaters left ahead of us after Christmas! 🙂 Please note: The main item featured in each outfit creation is…

  • J.Crew Factory ~ September New Arrivals!

    Hi everyone! I hope you all had a fabulous weekend! J.Crew Factory recently released their first fall roundup of new arrivals and I love they brought back some old classics mixed with fresh colorways for this year. I put together a few outfits below of my favorite pieces that come in multiple print/color options. Lots of oldies but goodies! My favorites: Work casual: striped sweater | sunglasses | bracelets | houndstooth bag | earrings | ballet flats | jeans Business casual: city coat | ribbed sweater | necklace | bracelets | mini skirt | loafers Weekend casual: city coat | sweater | ball cap | socks| earrings | sneakers |…

  • Avara resort collection

    Avara: Resort Collection picks

    Hi friends! Last week I shared Avara’s release of their resort collection and today wanted to share with you my top picks! I love so many items from this release (see original blog post here), but alas had to narrow it down to my top faves. You all know I love color, love fun prints, and these items have both! My husband and I are hopefully planning a couple of vacations this year to Key West and also down to Naples to celebrate our 10 year wedding anniversary (we had a destination wedding at a resort in Naples when we still lived in the midwest), so these items will be…

  • Opalhouse home decor

    Opalhouse New Arrivals!

    I’m so excited Target finally released a new collection of Opalhouse today! This brand is one of my favorite brands for home decor. I love the funky, eclectic feel. I was a modern farmhouse kinda home decor girl for awhile. With our new house, we have an extra bonus area upstairs so I’ve been able to freely play with new home decor and I love the space. The decor doesn’t just blend in, it makes me feel happy, and I love that! I’ve been wanting to slowly update each room in the house now! The next room to tackle is my home office. Instead of the modern farmhouse look, it…

  • Wish List, New Arrivals

    Wish List, Vol. 20

    Multiple times a week I like to cruise my favorite retailer websites and add new arrivals to my cart. These were the items that caught my eye this week! I actually already splurged on the puff sleep top and light wash jeans – I think they will look so perfect for spring! The sandals are now top of my wish list. The lighter raffia pair come in a lovely dark coffee color which is a hue I don’t own – and a hole in my closet – I realized how many tops/shorts I own would pair really well with that color. And the striped shirt and olive skirt are also…

  • Avara Resort Collection

    Avara New Arrivals: Resort Collection

    Hi everyone! My favorite boutique Avara just released the most wonderful collection of resort-style wear! I’m not heading to a resort anytime soon, but color me happy – I love it all, especially since I live in Florida! The prints and coloring in every item is absolutely gorgeous! Like make you happy and smile just-because kind of clothing! I honestly had a really hard time picking out my favorites to order. I ended up choosing these floral shorts, flutter sleeve top, smocked sleeve top, and floral dress. I’ll share sizing and fit once I get them in the mail! I love, love the pants below, but was a little worried…

  • J.Crew January 2023 New Arrivals

    J. Crew New Arrivals ~ January 2023

    Hi friends! J. Crew released new arrivals today (finally – it’s been a minute!) and I created a few outfits below using my favorite items from the release. *Disclaimer: the ballet flats used are from Target – I honestly didn’t love J. Crew’s flat options – Target’s are better (and more affordable!). sweater | sunglasses | tote | sneakers | jeans flare jeans | sweater | top | earrings | sandals ruffled shirt | sweater | necklace | ballets flats | earrings | jeans

  • Wish List

    Wish List, Vol. 19

    Multiple times a week I like to cruise my favorite retailer websites and add new arrivals to my cart. However, they usually sit there in my cart until a good sale hits, before I purchase! These were the items that caught my eye this week! floral mock neck sweater – I haven’t purchased anything from Ann Taylor in quite awhile since I now WFH 100% of the time, but their new release includes quite a few knits like this sweater that would look really classy no matter if paired with jeans or work pants – this blue floral knit is at the top of my wish list! striped ribbed sweater…